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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,308, 91,962 and 17,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,308, 91,962 and 17,532 is: 26,298

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,308 : 91,962 = 17,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,308/91,962 = 17,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,308x = 91,962 × 17,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,308x = 1,612,277,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,277,784/61,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,298

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